Today we’d like to introduce you to Rodney D. Butler.
Hi Rodney D., can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
A few years after graduating from the Art Institute, Rodney decided to take a welding class. From there he started building BBQ pits in his spare time and using the scraps to build Sculptures creating a style of art he calls “Green Metal Art”. This style is where he takes scrap metal and other equipment parts deemed unusable and recycle them into art. A few years later after attending a friend’s painting event. He fell in love with painting. Now whether it’s traditional brushes or air brushing, he can now use his skills learned in various schools and workshops to express his inspirations on any painting surfaces he chooses.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road is indeed challenging at times. Only due to personal struggles with time management and self-expectations, but those things fade when I start focusing in on the fact that I’m living in my truth and purpose in life.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a modern-day Renaissance Artist, meaning I draw, sculpt, paint, sew, cook, do architectural design along with digital art and photography. But I’m known best for my different styles of Painting and “Green Metal Art” sculpture building. So, whether its Oil painting, Air Brushing, Blacksmithing, or Welding, I am willing to try and use any materials I can to execute my artistic vision. Currently, I’m mostly known and admired for my oil painting and metal work. I have no piece that I’m most proud of because, I believe the next piece I create will be greater than the last. Only thing I think sets me apart from the rest, is the many different subjects I decide to paint, and/or sculpt and the different styles and/or techniques I use to create with. I truly take full advantage of the freedom that comes along with being an artist.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
https://www.youtube.com/@paintsense
https://www.youtube.com/@eddiefiler9717
https://www.drawingamerica.com/instructor-michael-shane-neal
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.rodneydbutlerartist.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ArtbyTheRodney/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RodneyDButler.Artist
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtbyTheRodney
- Other: https://linktr.ee/artbytherodney
